Background We examine the population impact on functional disability and social
participation of physical and mental chronic conditions individually and in combination …

Background It is unknown if the relationship between multimorbidity and disability differs by
combinations of chronic conditions. The objective of our study was to elucidate how joint …

Objectives: to investigate the population impact on functional disability of chronic conditions
individually and in combination. Methods: data from 9,008 community-dwelling individuals …

Background Considerations of modifiable risk factors for the development of disability in
older age have traditionally focused on physical activity. However, there is increasing …

Together with all other developed countries, Canada's population is experiencing a
significant increase in the proportion that is elderly. This paper examines basic linkages …

Several recent studies have documented an alarming upward trend in disability and
functional limitations among US adults. In this study, we draw on the sociomedical …

Objectives Multimorbidity is common among older adults from low-and middle-income
countries (LMICs). Social participation has a role in protecting against negative health …

Background Although previous studies have explored the effect of chronic conditions on
physical disability, little is known about the levels and rates of change in physical disability …

Background This study aimed to examine the potential independent association of functional
disability with major depression and moderating effects of social support variables including …

Methods We used data from the 2006–2012 National Health Interview Survey and
conducted weighted logistic regression analyses to compare chronic conditions in adults …